TettnangervsCitra
Tettnanger and Citra are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Tettnanger
Alpha acid
2.5–5.8%
Beta acid
2.8–5.3%
Total oil
0.4–1.1 mL
Germany
Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Tettnanger
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Citra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Tettnanger
SpicyPepperBlack currant
Only in Citra
CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelonLimeGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Property
| Property | Tettnanger | Citra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.5–5.8% | 10–15% |
| Beta acid | 2.8–5.3% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–28% | 20–35% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1.1 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–41% | 60–70% |
| Humulene | 20–21% | 7–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–7% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 11–12% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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